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Ohio statesman (Columbus, Ohio : 1870), 1871-12-27

Ohio statesman (Columbus, Ohio : 1870), 1871-12-27 page 1

- i it mmmrn u ..in m ' 11 ' "" 1 1 1 1 I 77- ' I ates op, AittEirrisma DAILY STATESMAN. BATFS VOB OKB SQUARE, 8 LUTES KOXTABEB. Onetime (1 00 I One month 3 Mf Two times...... 1 sal Twe SMatba 15 00 Three times...... . 4 001 Three months 90 b One week ... 3 OS I Six sum tlx 30 00 Two weeks 5 06 1 One year SO 0 Local notices 80- cents pee Bas flnt, aad IS cents for each aniHrlanai Usertaon.. , VIEKI.T STATESAAJT tFFICE, Ha. 74 Kerta High Street. Mrr.toaufl.Mr I wkry.... 00 One time.......... Two times ........ Three times One month........ ft SO I Two months.... .7 I yw-..... ..-. OS I . ia- 1b nMr nn. I ..SO 00 VOL. XL COLUMBUS. OHIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1871. NO. 303. 9 90 1 Three moe ths i 1 KatUa'ocriber Iitvuut la ad- sa 4 00 BixBtanabs U One year 5 -tj.C Cliyj J,"- . . v .J0 s kx s j -1 , X- ! Iprt Basra. r t ' , . ! . -. . ; ; - '. : " ' I 1 "- " , , . : ! .: . , '! -1 -no - Ova-of taa carious fas tare of the sur- roan4iflgs, oX Ihe bedgida of the Prince I tht their caase in that State baa gath-f Wale daring his rsoent critical ill. lered etretutth aitwstbey placed Governor neaa' wi the, presence ' f the English Home Secretary. This effioial wh present at Saodricghaaa in, strictly basins an rofeaaiopal Capacity.," Sympathy, a far a fhe official was concerned, was I out of the question In thV case of the! Home Secretary on tharmelaaeholy oqn casion. It is a sxaidiUea of royalty that one can neither die a or be bora withoot an offiear'of state to look on. " Th Home Seoretary was, therefore, the skeleton ot the, hoaeeholl at Sandrlngbaa . the physioat isvesnatioa of that thirteenth guest which none desire. Tom MXJihax got hi acquittal on a third trial at Dayton, on Satarday last. tat the ttnrder of MTSJtS, ,at Hamilton, year -or mora ago. Hi ease has ac quired, .some notoriety by Mr. Vaiaah- diqhah losing hi life on the trial at Leb anon. Tox returned- hom to Hamil ton on afenday rood, and a great excitement followed. .Incendiary handbills were circulated, and a meeting held in , the afternoon, at which this resolatton was adopted :. Betolvtd, That- as eommnftity, ws consider that we have a right to demand I man who is regarded almost I that the unanimously a the leader In the start' ling murder committed one year ago in oar midst, should no lonrer remain amongst a; and we, the eitiaen of Hamilton, demand that he shall seek a residence elsewhere. . The same resolutions denounced our Ohio courts as a failure, and much more of the sort foUewed. All of which will have a worse influence on pablicorder than any single murder. It simply put the eommanity, and not one man, in the position of violating the laws, A circular, embodying a call for a meeting of "earnest" Democrats in Pitts burg on the 8th of Jannary ha been is sued from Philadelphia, bearing the signatures of RiCHiitD Yacx, William H. Whitk, Josxph Bix, M. B. Lionard, John M. Hutchxhsox and others. The circular assumes that the Democratic "party of Pennsylvania, "in its present condition, demands unselfish and earnest and united effott to make it harmonious and powerful and successful.'' It alludes to the fsct that Democratic voters have 1 st confidence in the managers of the party, and suggests that the remedy for this is in the hands of the party, and i.windanp: If yon agree in these views, ar; filling to aid in reaffirming the foundation principles of the Democracy, and reasserting the cardinal doctrines and Securing the proper means to re-es tablish the Democratic party on the basis on which it rested when it was vic torious, yon are earnestly requested to meet, for deliberation, some Democrats of like views, at Pittsburg, on the anni versary of Jackson's victory, Jannary. 8, 1S72." ' " ' "The as is one opinion certainly erroneous, which seems to prevail among: the friends of all the candidates; and that is, that Hon. John Sherman has some mysterious SDd inexplicable precedence in the rase, some claim essentially superior to that f any other candidate." 'Ciacis- natx uazeue Not so " mysterious after all, when th combined influence of the whisky ring, the national bank ring, the tariff ring, and the office-holding ring are con centra ted. . One of the best informed and most etndion politicians of Ohio said to ns the other day : " Talk of tbe Senatorship as yon please, bat John Shkhman, on an horn's notice by telegraph to the money centen, can obtain from the money lorda of New York, Philadelphia and Wssh ington a deposit by telegraph, to hi credit in the Columbus banks, of one hnndred thousand dollars, or as mnch more as may be necessary to control any Republican caucus, or buy np a corrupt Democrat, if he can lay his hands on such cattle. That's what's the matter." And herein lie the secret of the " mysterious precedence" of Mr. Shebmak in th race. THI Ha?!fATtaHlP. The Gazelle, of Cincinnati, prints a communication warmly nrging Staslbt Mattttiws for the United States Senate, bnt throws cold wateron the suggestion. We qaote from Mr. Matthews' friend : ' "The ablest statesmen are those who have the. most profound conception of . the law. .1 think I am but reflecting the opinioo of the majority of the lawyers of the State when I say that Mr. Matthews stand, if not at the head, at least among a corporal's guard in the front rank of " the Ohio bar. Can this be said, could it ever have been said, of Mr. Sherman t He was in the whirlpool of politic when he should have been at his books and in the court house, if he aspired to the pro- ' fessional companionship of snch men as Stanbery, and Ranney, and Hsnter, and " Matthews. Stanley Matthews hat been there daring long years of faithful, earnest, honest study, and is ripe with the varied learning, accomplishments and experience essential to the higher walks of the law, and to the paths of true statesmanship.''All this time John Shcrmast was "learning tricks," until now he is one of ' the ' most skillful intriguers in the Union. He is everything by turns but nothing long, yet he covers his tracks with skill, and thus maintains a certain degree of consistency. The Gazette, however, advises a course which may even have the tendency to ' eurb 8HKnMAN's flight for a third term. It says: .-The secret eaneus system need not, anoV sboald rot, be resorted to. Let " the Republican members meet together opeulf and by a nr rc vote express tbeir preferences. The majority may decide, or a rule may be adopted requiring a two-thirds vote to nominate. The members, when they come together, would be competent to decide the question. But, pray, how weuld that work when . Shkrman has promised the aame office to ' two different men, or one member has sold himself to two or three different aspirants? The project is clearly imprae tieabl. mi libebals m)vira. -4 The address which the Central Com mittee, "of the Liberal Republican of Missouri have issued to their friend in ; that State is a very significant publication. The committee declare that they bav4nly been waiting for th proper time to arrive for them to speak ont and . independent Republican, not in 1 Missouri only, but throughout the Union, Brown la the sxeoative chair, and that the. correspondence of the committee with large numbers of prominent Republican kx many State how that the prinoiples on -which they triumphed last year hays already diffused themselves among the masses of the Eepnblican party in every I part of -the country, I Perhaps the most pregnant portion of fthia aaanifesto la the fact that it eontem- plate the formation ot a national organ isation of liberal Republicans to take part in the approaching Presidential con test, and indeed a leading part therein if General Gsxirf shall be a candidate.'; On this point the address say : ; rr 'Missouri baa marked ont the way. To Missouri belongs the initiative. In this State the liberal policy has been- tried. The nation has seen the peace, order, the pore, non-partisan, healthy government, tbe revival of friendly feeling, and wonderful proerese in enterprise, corflnwrce and industry, which have been its fruits. If, with such ample justification, we are not prompt to invite liberal itepuDiicans of other State to achieve a national victory, we shall neither da honor to our selves nor justice to them." In furtherance of this design, and with the purpose of taking the initial step in that direction, the Committee call a Convention of the Liberal Repub licans of Missouri, to meet at Jefferson City en the 24th of January next, in or der to carry forward their principles to their logical results in the Presidential campaign of 1872. The address is signed by the Commit tee, and is indorsed by Governor Brown, Lieutenant Governor Chavsxly, the Sec retary, .of State, the Attorney General, and more than thirty Republican Sena tors and Representatives in the Legisla ture. e)V. PAL.HER INDORSED. The following resolution, offered a few day since in the lower branch of the Illinois Legislature, by Mr. Kokrxxr, the well known Republican German of St. Clair, shows that the seed planted by Governor Paucka has taken root, and bids fair to bring forth appropriate fruit : Whereas Lieutenant General Sheridan, of the United States army, on the 29th of Ootober, A. D. 1871, upon the request of certain highly respectable citizens of the city of Chicago, in this State, applied for United States troops to assist the po lice force oi Chicago ; ana Whereas General sneridan, united States army, did order such troops to aid city, in conformity with said application, and the President of the United States sanctioned such order, i Be it reeolced, etc., That while we do not Question the motives of either of said officers, nor of the President, in making such disposition of ssid United States troops, we deem said assistance to said police force, which was bo called for by the properly constituted autboritiea of the State of Illinois, when the presence of such troops at a previous time had beeen deprecated by the Executive of tbe State, and while said city was under the complete protection of the laws of the State, as forming a dangerous precedent; and that we do cordially approve tne temperate, dignified, and firm aotion ci Governor Palmar, in protesting, as he has done, in his communication to the President, dated November 20, A. D. 1871, against sending those troops and against I their presence in said city, tor tne purpose of exercising; or assisting to exercise police powers in said oity. 2. That unless the said United States troops are considered, by the authorties of the United States as necessary for the protection of the United States property in tbe citv of Chicago, and are to be kept i there for that purpose alone, we deem it the duty of the Governor to request the proper department of the United States to have said troops withdrawn, so as to restore full harmony - between the respective authorities of the United States and this State. After quite a lively debate, ths resolu tion were referred to the committee which ha in charge the Governor's message. The following offered by Mr. La (Democrat), of Peoria, was disposed of in a similar manner. J Resolved hg ike Sbuee of Kepreetative$ (the Senate concurring herein), That assumption of military rule in Chicago by the United States Government, after the late conflagration in that oity, was an an warras table innovation npon tbe rigrhta and liberties of this State, and that we firmly protest against any further violation of the civil powers of the State by the General Government in times of peace, and eall npon the uovernor to promptly resent all suoh aggressions in the future. . As fsr as can now be ascertained (says the St. Louis Republican), the committee likely to sustain Governor Palmer throughout, and in so doing will admin ister to President Grant and General Sheridan a sharp and well-deserved re buke. We- are particularly glad to see that those who thus manifest a determi nation to vindicate the violated rights of the State are not all members of the same political organisation, and that Republicans as well as Democrats ready to support an Execu tive who is not ashamed or afraid to discharge hi duty nnder the most embarrassing circumstances. It will be emi nently appropriate, too, if the Legislature of Illinois, the Empire State of the West, from which President Grant was elevated to his present high position, shall take such action in .this case as its im portance demands, thereby setting an ex ample which may be followed by others. and at last put an end to a specie of usurpation wnicn now threatens to compromise, if not utterly destroy, the liberties of the people. ARKANSAS. Ivi Mnrdersia Arkaasas The Lake Tillage Affair. - Lnru Kocz, Deeenibei S6, 1871. Rev. W. C. Wallace was shot and killed at Atlanta, Colnmbia county, on the 20th, by a man named Spelman. The latter was drank and nsed some insult iog language to the family of Mr. Wal lace, when the latter reproved him, and Spelman shot and killed him. Spelman made his escape. A few days ago, in iatayette county, a man named Bicham, while resisting the Sheriff, was shot and killed. Conway uarnour, colored assessor of Chicot county, arrived bere to-day. He was at Lake Village when Wynne and the three parties charged with killing him were shot, aad left there on J? rid ay He aays everything was qniet when he left. Maw excesses nave been committed and the officers of th law havs complete control of affairs. Tbe Governor has not yet been heard from ; his Adjutant Gen era! will wait foe a report from him before taking any action. NEW YORK. meeting of (he Bar Assecialteat Cm itlie New Citv Charier- Alter- aamsiie Christmas The Iladsea Klv. er Faineral , Ohseeaies Srie D Borgias -Kxtrav4iaarr CaaeeOCea- scieaee. " ' '. ' " ' " j Hi w York, December, S6. 1871, . TBS BAR. ASSOCIATION.! A committee -of the Bar Association has recently had several meetings to eon sister the extortion of rings in the Sher iff's, County Clerk's and Registers offices, and it is said that the evidence collected is damning . in ' its nature te certain Judges. Reports of these matters will soon be presented to the Legislature, but at present it is deemed politio to keep the facta from the public It is further said that among the things which have been considered is the action of Judge Barnard in bailing Tweed in five thousand dollars nnder the criminal chances, and which competent authority has declared to be in contravention oi law. NEW city CHARTKR. There is little probability that the draft ef a citv charter presented by the Committee of Seventy will be adopted Many of its provisions are thought to be lmpraoticaoie. oeverai issuing puuti-oiansreirard as very unwise the require ment which directs an annual election for the office of Mayor. Various other Jfoi 1P1 ans will be brought before tbe Legis lature in January. ALDERMAKIC. The new Board of Aldermen consists of eiuht Democrats and seven Republicans. The Assistant Aldermen will consist of thirteen Democrats and eight Republicans. As the new members can not ob tain their seats, the Legislature will be asked immediately on its assemblage to decide between the rival boards. CHRISTMAS. Christmas was observed everywhere in the city and Brooklyn. The weather was verv pleasant, and crowds thronged tbe streets throughout the day. bteamers and sailing: vessels in the harbor were deoorated with flags of all nations. TUK HUDSON RIVER. The Hudson River is again open to navigation most of it leneth. All the ferries have resumed their trips. There is a eorere near Newbtmr, but it cannot last more than a few hours. There is floating ice below Newburg, but causes little or no impediment to navigation. EXTRAORDINARY CASK OF -CONSCIENCE. There was an extraordinary scene in the Court of Oyer and Terminer to-day. Edward Mahony and George Williamson voluntarily confessed to a robbery for which two other men nad neen convict ed. They were remanded for investigation. FUNERAL OBSEQUIES. The funeral services of Sidney E. Morse, at Fourth Auenue Presbyterian Church, was largely attended. Professor Morse is the only snrvivor ot four brotn- ers present. Among the paii-Dearers were Win. C. Bryant and Dr. J. S. Prime. The remains were interred at Green wood. ERIK DISGORGING. The Erie Company has transferred, in the presence of Master in Rqnsty White, thirty-two thousand shares to Heath and Raphael. It is expected the balance of the sixty thousand shares wrongfully coverted by Erie officials will be delivered this week. . FEMALE SMUGGLER. It is now announced that the female companion of Professor Lnbin, whose arrival is anticipated by the detectives, did bring with her a quantity of smuggled goods. Twenty hve thousand dollars' worth of silk laces wore taken from her, and are now in the possession of the deputy Surveyor. MISCELLANEOUS. Ex Controller Connolly was visited by several of his friends yesterday, at the Lndlow street jail. He appears to be in good spirits. In Brooklyn, yesterday, a man named Charles Johnson, said to be a prominent politician, fatally shot a young man named Robert Henry. An examination of the sureties on Tweed's bail commenced before Judge Cardozo, of the So pro tile Court, this morning. Each surety is put through a very severe examination as to his property. The case will probably last a long time. Judge Cardozo to day appointed Jadge Davies referee, to take testimony in reference to the Broadway widening. It is rumored that one of Connolly's bondsmen (or a large portion of the half million has signified his intention to withdraw. It is probable Connolly will pass New Year's in jail. Henry L. Houqnet received three thousand dollars from the people of France as a Christmas gift for the Chicago sufferers, of which Mayor Medill has been duly notified. WASHINGTON. Beatwell and tbe Syadicate A II age Jab JHeaey dae the Oeveraaseat by Calambia A Beaatiral Pair Beve. aae matters The Tichberne Case. Washington, Deoember 97, 1871. A BEAUTIFUL. PAIR. C. C. Bowen, of South Carolina, is here, looking after his contested election case, which will be taken np by the Committee on Eleotion, directly after the holidays. All his papers are before the committee, but those of De Large are not, the attorney of the latter declining to file them because De Large would not pay the expenses attending the taking of testimony, amounting to sixteen hundred dollars. This attorney says De Large has no pros pect whatever for the retention of the seat now held by him, but that Bowen was clearly elected by the people of the Congressional distriot. THS TICHBORKK CASE. A communication has been received at the Treasury Department from the con a sel for the defendant in the celebrated Tichborne case, in which the Secretary is asxea to mrmou mm iu tne information in his possession concerning the whereabouts, in certain months in 1854. of all registered vessels of the United States bearing the name of Osprey. It will be recollected that in the evidence in this case it has been shown that the contestant for the Tichborne estates was a passenger in an English vessel named Bella, wnicn xoonaered on iiio. on ths South American coast, and that he picked np, among others, by the captain of an American vessel named the Osprey. MONEY DUK THB GOVERNMENT. There is due this Government bv that ot Colombia one Hundred and seven thousand dollars, being the balance of the awards under the Conventions of 1 857 and 1864. No payment has been made since 1863. The Colombian Minister here wants an eit jnsion of t:me of four years, m uis uvvatuuioai is oauarupb. BOUTWELL AND THB SYNDICATE. a xieraia leiier irom this city says mat parties wno profess to speak advisedly of treasury matters sav that Sec retary Boutwell is preparing a defense jf bis course in tne syndicate job. A HUGE JOB. The memorial of the Georgia Legislature, which has been presented to Con gress, ask an appropriation of ten mil lions to construct a canal to contact the Mississippi with tbe Atlantic. The rent proposed is through Georgia. - REVENUE MATTERS. . The Commissioner of Internal Revenue, in a communication to the Secretary of the Treasury, say he is of opinion that the amount of taxes naid or payable np on dividends, interest and undivided nroflts of eoi-norations for the last five months of the calendar year 1370, is not far from twenty-seven million.; Solicitor bristowV : . Solicitor General Briatow' resignation was not, a ha been stated, accepted by the President, but to-day he received a induced him to withdraw it. He left for Kentucky this evening, and will return tne nrsc oi jannary. ' , ; . THE 8HILOH DRUMMER. John L. Clew, the drummer boy of Shiloh, called at the White House this moraine to tender his thanks to th President for his appointment to a I ond lieutenantcy in the 24th infantry. WEATHER PROBABILITIES- ' The area of cold, clearing; weather. with northerly winds, will probably move eastward on Wednesday over tne lakes, and extend southward to Tonnenass.. in area of olondy and threatening weather will pass northeastward over th Middle nind Eastern State, possibly witn iignt snow or rain to-night. Partially cloudy and mild weather on Wednesday in the Golf and Sontb. Atlantic States, with rain in Alabama and Louisiana.-- ea- gerous winds are not anticipated for this evening RAILROAD ACCIDENT. FrightTal AccMeal the Barliag lea, Cedar Kapids and IUbbsmis Railroad Three new Killed aad Several others Iajared. Cihcaoo, December 96, 1871. A letter from Cedar Rapid, Iowa, dated yesterday, say that as the St. Paul express on the Burlington, Cedar Rapid and Minnesota railroad, about 7 o'clock Saturday evening, was crossing the Shell Rock river, near the town of Rock- ford, in the northern part of the State, the bridge gave way, precipitating into the stream two locomotives, with their tenders, and also a baggage and caboose car, a distance of twenty-seven feet, The engineer of the first locomotive, E. L. Judd, was instantly killed by being buried beneath his engine, while the fireman escaped unharmed. The engineer of the second locomotive. on the other hand, escaped, while his fireman. Robert Rolstan, was killed. The brakeman at bis post between th bag gage and passenger coach, J. W. Bartlett, was also killed. The baa-gageman and a section hand had their legs broken. A. Towne had three of his rib frastured, while a few others were variously bruised. Fortunately, the passenger coach was stopped just in time to prevent its plung ing with tne rest, thus saving tne in mate. - Mr. Towne, with his broken bones, picked up the baggage-master and drew him to the upper end ot the ear, which tood on a steeply inclined plane, where he was taken out of the window by the conductor. Mr. Towne then sank him self from exhaustion, and was rescued by some one crawling in after him. Br tbe greatest exertions on tbe part of J. B. Loomis and E B. Sill, the two conductors of the train, it was saved from fire by the rubbing on of snow. after it was several time ablaze, al though they both froze their hands in do ing so. Had it burned with the wounded inside, tbe result would have been hor-1 riuie indeed. The bridge was a Howe truss. The two engines were on the train on account of heavy drifts of snow. It is feared the bridge bad been tampered with by some evil disposed persons. ALEXIS. Cerrespendeace Betweea the Slayar f Chicaga aad the Graad Bake Chleaga Still Advertiaiag her Baias. . CmcAOS, Deeembar 9S, 1871. The following correspondence has pass ed betweea the Mayor of this city and the Grand Duke Alexis. To His Imperial Highness, tbe Grand Duke Alexia. Allow me the honor of extending to your Imperial Highness and suite a cordial invitation to visit Chicago during your American tour. I am obliged to apologize in advance for the inadequate reception we shall be able to give yonr Imperial Highness. We have little to exhibit but the ruins and debris of a great and beautiful oity, and an undaunted people struggling with adversity to retrieve their overwhelming misfortunes; but as the son and representative of our natural friend, the Emperor of Russia, you will be warmly welcomed in Chicago as in all America. I hereby tender your Imperial High ness tbe freedom of the city during the period yon may be pleased to honor it with your presence. i nave tne Honor to be, your ob t servant, Signed) Joseph Mbpill, Mayor of Chicago. Toroito, December 81, 1871. Sir: His Imperial Highness, the Grand Duke Alexis, ha instructed me to express his thanks for the kind feeling you entertain towards his Majesty the Emperor, as well as for your cordial invitation to visit the city of Chicago, which he has great pleasure in accepting. Bins imperial Highness regrets extremely the great misfortune which has befallen your city, but he has been glad to hear that the energy of the men of Chicago is rapidly removing all traces of the disaster. I have the honor to be. sir. yonr most obedient servant. (Signed) Robsisl. EUROPE. BeiafareeaaeaM far Caba Political Maveaieata ia the Preach Asaaaably Speech by 01. Thiers Treable Betweea the Cerassas aad Preach. SPAIV. Madrid, December 23. The meeting of the Cortes has been postponed nntil the 20th of January. Admiral Topete, Minister of Colonies, has announced his intention of making reforms in the volunteer organizations in Havana. Reinforcements continue to go forward to aid in the suppression of the insurrection. PBAffCK. Paris. Deoember 25. Member of the Right Center in the National Assembly having made overtures to the Legitimists or a ooalition, the latter in reply say they will usually coalesce, but at tbe same time will reserve their independ ence. They also announce their disap proval of the Orlsaniata Princes as leader. Thiers delivered a powerful speech ia the National Assembly to-day, in opposition to levying an income tax. The Germans have seized prominent citizens of the town of Revin, in the department of the Ardennee, because of a quarrel between the Bavarian troops quartered there and the French people. It is announced that the German are making a census of th private fortnnes of th wealthier citizens of th invaded department. Tl'BKIY. London, December 25. The Sublime Port, backed by Russia and Austria, is sharply pressing the Government of the Uanubiaa principalities lor a settlement of its railway obligations. . MRS. WHARTON. Caataaaatiaa af th Trial ett tin Whartaa Kxaaalaatlaa t C. 9, Teacy, Aaalytieal Cheasiat. AimArous, Deoember 961871. The Wharton trial was resumed to day C. P. Toncy, analytical chemist, was called to the stand, and proceeded to detail the result of several experiments made by him in hi analysis of the liver of General Ketohum, made since Wednesday last. Each indicated antimony. The final prooesa resulted in hi obtaining from that Dortion of the solution nsed in the experiment six-tenths of a grain of metallic antimony. Judging by this test and the result, witness gave it as his opinion that the liver or the contents of tbe large jar Handed bim by Dr. Williams contained from one-half to three- foarth of a grain of antimony. TBLKSBAMS Iff BRIEF. Jacob Barker, of Philadelphia, a broker well-known in finanoial circle through out the United State, died yesterday, aged ninety-three. The Soldiers' Home, at Kingston, Indi ana, was burned Monday morning. The inmate will be transferred to the Day ton eoldisrs Home. Two children, a boy and a girl, named Myers, were run over in Terre Haute, Indiana, Monday evening, by a runaway team. The girl was instantly killed and the boy badly injured. Th Grand Duke Alexia ha presented Parepa-ltosa witn a valuable bracelet, which be bad bronght from itussia, as token of the pleasure he enjoyed at the opera on Christmas, at Buffalo. A young man named Wm. Schuster was killed on Monday, near tbe union depot, in Cleveland, by a locomotive. He slipped and fell on the track, and the locomotive passed over mm. James W. Kennedy, a stock broker of Pittsburg, sbot himself on Monday, in hi office. He had been unsuccessful in stock speculations, whioh is supposed to have unsettled hi mind. His affairs were found to be not badly involved William A. Glover, who was tried in August last, charged with being accessory before the fact to the Boy Is ton Bank robbery, was taken before the Court yes terday, at Boston, and had his bail re duced from $50,000 $5,000, whioh he will probably prooure. The Cosmopolitan well, at Sornb Grass, in the oil regions of Pennsylvania, took fire yesterday morning by the explosion of gas, while drilling, severely burning six men, including one of the owners, Mr, Botsford. The derrick was entirely de stroyed, bnt the hre was extinguished. A Memphis speoial says that the latest news faom Chicot county. Arkansas. states that the negroes have disbanded, and all bnt tally returned to their homes. The fifty mentioned have placed themselves under the sheriff. No fears are entertained ai to retaliation by the whites The employes of the Chicago Journal office yesterday presented to Mr. Wilson, proprietor, as a token of their esteem, the first copy of the Chicago Evenino Journal printed after the great fire. It is contained in a rich and massive frame of gold and silver. A flow of soul, moist ened, followed. A positive denial is given to the report that the Spanish man-of-war Vasoo de Nurez fired a blank cartridge at the steamer Florida when she was leaving St Thomas. The Conttancia newspaper, of Havana, says that orders had previ ously been issued to vessels of the Spanish squadron to cease annoying the Florida, and to retire from the vicinity. The Grand Dnke Alexis arrived at Cleveland last night. He was received at the depot by the Mayor and a com mittee ol citizens. He was serenaded last night. To-day he will be driven abont tbe city and to Newburg, where te wiU visit tbe iron mills and other manufactories. On his return he will review the fire department, and then visit the National Inventor's Exposition. The Duke will remain iu Cleveland nntil Thursday. at Cambridge, Ohio, Saturday night, three ree brothers Georce, Thomas, and Mil ton McManaway made an attachvmpon parties in the bouse of John u. Williams. Stone were thrown through the win dows and a pistol shot through the door. The fire wss returned by the men inside tbe house, and Milton McManaway was shot through the heart and instantly killed. . The McManaways were desperate men, and pnblie sentiment is favorable to the men who did the killing. At Florence, Kentucky, near Coving ton, Sunday night, the negro population had a Christmas tree at their ohurch. Among the visitors was a white man, Henry Snyder, who, being intoxicated, was disorderly, and took unwarrantable liberties with the females. Peter Aylor, one of the negroes, remonstrated with him. Snyder drew a pistol and shot him in the head, inflicting a wound which will probably prove fatal. He hen shot three others, two of whom were seriously wounded. PUBLIC SPBAKINO. BY HENRY WARD BBKCHKR. Some one writes to us that he is study ing at a law school ; that, besides a knowledge of law, he ia desirous of at taining the art of oratory, and he asks that we will give him such advice as our expeiience may suggest. We can hardly hope to be of much ser vice to the inquirer. We do not know bis temperament, hi disposition, his attainments, his habits, all of Trhieh would modify any instructions likely to be of benefit. It is personal and peculiar advice that each man needs, and that must be given by some one who knows the ciroumstanoes of the applicant. Some general bints, applicable to all young aspirants for public speaking, may answer a good end. 1. The earlier one begins to practice public speaking tbe better. For although tbe gift, in point of fact, develops late in life, it ia only in the case of those who have a strong, thongh, it may be, dor mant talent lor it. Ho man bas learned any art nntil he can practice it spontaneously, without conscious volition. If this prove true in music in drawine-. in the dance, or graceful posturing, it is even more apparent in oratory. Parents and teachers shonld enoourage children to narrate, to converse for story telling and fluent conversation are essentially of tbe same nature as oratory. 2. The habit of thinking on one'i feet is invaluable. Great orations may be nre- parea witn eiaooratiou ana study, not alone in their substance, but in lorm Such we know to have been the prepara- . : v. : u . uon ui gnuuus wumu vuuunue to be read trom age to age. But for the purpose of American life. one must be qualified to speak without laborious preparation of language, and this can only be done when one can command his thoughts in the face of an audience. The faculty of doing this is greatly helped by early and persistent practice. Aspirants for oratorical hon ors, without neglecting the severe preparations of the study for speoial occa sions, should lose no opportunity to speak on-hand. One should not be down cast at failures. They are often far bet ter for the student than saooecses. He who goes to school to his mistakes goes to a good schoolmaster, and will not be likely to become either idle or conceited. 3. Publio speaking means business, tx ongnt to. Although there is a great deal of fanoy talking, after-dinner speeches, complimentary speeches, and religions exhortations, all of which are meant to fill np time, yet publio speaking, in its nobler aspect, is an attempt to gain some definite and important; end by the use of reasons and- persuasions. . VV ben a man seeks his neighbor for a business conver sation, he know just what he wants, and he settle with himself by what method he will get it. This ia the very genius of a good preparation for a speech to know aenniteiy wfiat you wish to gain of an audience, and the means by which you propose to secure it. All true oratory is practically psychology.-4. A man may speak deliberately' or eren slowly, bnt no man can succeed who speaks hesitatingly who goes back on a sentence and begins again. Suoh a speech is like a shying horse or a balking mnle. At all hazards the young speaker must learn to push on to keep a current moving from beginning to end of hie address. If yon drop a stitch, don't stop to take it np. If yon stumble on a word, let it go. Don't go back to it Keep right on. no matter what happens, to the end. Mo mentum is of more value than verbal ac curacy. Of course, the best speech is that which is full of good substance, expressed by the best language, ana nuenny uttered. But while one is learning, be should never let himself be tripped up by a word, or the want of one. Jump the gap; run over the mistake. Keep right on. It will be time enough the next endeavor to profit by the experience of the mistake. 5. If one is slow of thought,; dull of feeling, very cautious and secretive in nature, without the talent combatlve-ness, which tends to proieot one's mind npon another's, or if one be excessively sensitive, so that a mistake gashes like a lancet, it is not likely that he will succeed as a publioe speaker. Xtw York Ledger. THI PASSIONS. Seme Nates far Those Who "Receive" aa New Year's Day. saw year's reception dressks. Full dress ia now generally adopted by ladies when receiving New Year's calls. This is not ball-room full dress of gossamer fabrics, with low corsage and mere atoms of sleeves, but the more stately toilet of dinners and receptions, such as rich silks and satins, made with half long antique sleeves, and the pointed surplice necks that covers the shoulders, and slope low'in front and back alike. Among the prettiest dresses prepared for the "glad New Year" is one of pale rose silk. The skirt is a slight train, with the edge out iu petal points ; the over dress is a Marguerite nolonaise with pointed surplice neck, and bosom drapery of white tulle folds and point lace ; the polonaise is very bouffant, and is draped behind by roses and leafy sprays, instead of the usual bows. Diamonds, powdered hair, and pink ostrich tip worn toward the left of the head complete the toilet. A dress also made With a Dolonaise ia of light blue silk, draped by tea roses and buds. The dress of a stylish matron is of tnignonnette green faille, with rnfflod nounees, narrow in front, bnt extending almost to tbe waist behind: the npner skirt is in the new shape, with long apron irons ana snort dsck, liKe a postilion. Fringe and rn files trim this skirt and the corsage, unite young girls wear simple and inexpensive silks of a pale solid color, with Watteau bows of black velvet hanging from the baek of the neck, while bows witbont ends are on the bosom. elbows and sides of the upper skirt. Tulle necklaces stndded with flowers, with lockets .'or cross pendants, are tied belling, with ends hanging; narrow black velvet necklaces nave also long ends. young girls sometimes contriving to put eight yards of velvet in loops aud streamers of a single neck?a?e. A feather tip of ostrich on. an aierette of the white heron is the most fashionable head-dress. These are mounted almost on top of the head, and few droop ing ornaments, eitner ot leathers, flower sprays or curls, arc worn. Sometimes two or three roses are arranged to surmount the chignon of puffs, twists and braids, forming a heading for a comb. The natural contour of the head is now. plainly shown, as very little false hair is" worn. NBW YEAR'S CARDS, TABLES, KTC. Illuminated cards, inscribed with ap propriate mottoes and a "A happy New Year," accompany the sifts offered on New Year's Day. Ladies who have a large circle of acquaintances expeot callers by lOVclock, and are in the parlor ready "to receive." The drawing room windows are opened, iardinieres and Christmas wreaths appear between tne curtains, and a luncn 01 delicate viands, salads, boned turkey, oysters, tongue, ham, rich cakes, fruit, French rolls, coffee, orgeat, etc., is spead on a bible near, either in the drawing room or in a room adjacent. Gentlemen have dropped the fashion of having "A happy Mew rear" eneraved on tbe cards tnev leave on this day, and now use their or dinary visiting cards, leaving one in tne card receiver at each honse, that the hostess may number up the guests of the day. AFTER DINNER. A Sceae at the Arliaatoa ia which Grant aad Fish Figare. Correspondence of ths N. T. Sun. J Washington-, December 20. About five o'clock last eveniDg the loungers in the main hall of the Arlington House were astonished to see the door of the elevator open and President Grant and Don Hamilton Fish step out of it arm in m. The President's face was as red as boiled lobster, and the Secretary of State wore an expression like that of an owl which is suddenly bronght into the full glare ot the daylight. It immediately entered into the minds of those who were in the hall at the time that the Presi dent and Secretary had been enjoying themselves pretty freely in one of the rooms np stairs. Tne two paid no attention to anybody. but marched solemnly, and with stately t:ead, through the hall to the street door, where they stopped, and Grant went through some motions with his hands, which were undistingnishable in the darkness. At tbe same moment Mr. Fish tripped hurriedly back to the clerk's desk, and fumbled in the match-safe nntil he had secured balf a dozen matohes. With these in his hands, and his face beaming all over with maudlin smiles, be skipped to the door again, scratching a match against the jamb, and held it obsequiously nntil Grant had lighted a cigar, whioh he had in his mouth. The two then locked arms once more, and meandered into the darkness. This little inoident was observed by more than a dozen witnesses, and has created a great deal of talk this morniug in certain oircles. Q LOEWENSTEIN, ATTORNEY T LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC OFFICE 2ia SOUTH HIGH STREET, (Wenger's Block, next door toSiebert'sGan Shop) decH dim Calaatbas, Ohio. BOOTS 'AND . SHOES. . PRESTOISPS CITY SHOE STORE No. 113 South High Old Caadale Baase Vi v - 19 now op". mi has a eomplete assortment of 't i'J!-:'- BOOTS, SHOES, BALMORALS. GAITERS,' SLEPPEUS, Etc., G-EJN T. SV L A B BOYS,' ATrtv phi . 1 ' 'it.,.. m tie Best Manufacturers, such as Burt, Joyce & Stepsons, jr. H. P. Byrnes, BerS olds Bros., tV illiam Owens, Gray Bros, C. P. Keed ft Co., J. W. Hatch & Son, Driver Bros., Bonhar Co., Desenamps It Delaney, and many others. The goods from the above manufacturer sneak for themselves. Our raoda are of the ; .r . . ... BEST '-STOCK' ATfo MAKE IN THE COUNTRY. We Sell Lew dec7-d MERCHANT TAILOR. - NO. 17 SOUTH HIGH STREET, : MERCHANT TAILOR. Has on hand French," English, and. Domestic Cloths and Cassimeres, Whioh he can make np THAN XTSTJA.1-1. fdecM-d3m HOLIDAY -AT- Rudisill's Hat Emporium, 79 SOUTH BIG-II STREET. : A large XauaHIKS' HOLIDAY STYLES OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICE.7-rTHE -MEMBERS of JTIOA LODGE No. 474. 1. O. O. F are respectfully requirted ' to attend '. X.odge this WEDNESDAY evening, December -37, for the election of offioera and other important business. . HEXKY C. LONNIS, doc27-llt , . . Recording Secretary. SHERIFFS .AND MASTER COMMISSIONER'S SALE. John Miller vs. Henry H. Fitch et al. Court of Common Pleas or Franklin eonntv. Ohio. In pursuance of an order of sale from said Court to ma directed, 1 will oixer lor sale, at puDlio auction, at the door of the co art-house, in the city of Columbus, Ohio, on i Satarday, the 97ta day af Janaary, A. I. 187!, at two o'clock P. IC, the following described real estate, to wit, situated in the county of Franklin. State of Ohio, and in the citv of Co lumbus, bounded and described as follows, to wit, the west hall of lot 20. lony-two (-42) 01 the subui. Tijsion of what is known as the Cectral Reservation, said lot being -situated on the south side of State street, and the second lot from Sixth street. Appraised at $1,733. - SAMTJEt THOMPSON, Sheriff aad Master Commissioner-Mitchell & Watbojt, Atty s. Printer's fees f doe27 td SHERIFF'8 AND" MASTER COMMISSIONER'S SALE John Niswander et aL vs. Mifflin Presbyterian Church.: Court of Common Pleas of Franklin county, State of Ohio. In pursuance of a vendi of sale from said Coort to me directed, I will offer for sale, at pnblib auction, at the door of ths court-house, in the city of Columbas, Ohio, on Satarday, the 3Tth day af Jaanary, A. X. 1T, at two o'clock P. M., the following described real estate, to-wit, situated in franklin county, Ohio, to-wit, being township one (1), quarter township four (4), range seventeen (17), United States military lands, bounded as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of the Miffln Presbyterian Church lot, at a stone: thence east six rods and five and two-thirds links; thence north twelve rods and .t wenty-one links to the section hne in the center of the road; thence west with the section line six poles and. twenty-live and two third Unks; thence south twelve poles and twenty -one links to the beginning, containing one-half acre.-Appraised at $766. SAMTTEL THOMPSON, Sheriff and Master CommsWouer. Geo. L. Comvf.bsb, Att y.. ,. .. t 1 Printer's fees ( . dec27 td Has the Nobbiest Little Thing at bis NEW PLACE, No. 25 East Rich Street, COf.lTaiBG'S, OHIO. "Which I. rise to explain." dsc22-eodly , ! PHOTOGRAPHERS jyjXKSURE &. HARRINGTON, : PHOTOGRAPHERS, NO. -1, JPostoffice Arcade, COLUMBUS, OHIO. Call and- examine their Work, as it can not he excelled in the city. dec5-dlm PLUMBER. NDREW SCHWARZ, Practical Plumber, 182 Sooth High Street. ir r LEAD PIPE , SHEET LEAD BATH" TUBS. "WATEE CLOSETS, Hydrants, Street Washers, and all articles nsed in ths Plumbing business, kept constantly on hand and fitted np in the . . j MOST APPROVED STYLE. wpll-eod6m.TnThSatl Street, Black, Calaastas, Ofcia, I f. j 11 FOB I E SV mt& S !E S 1 VTYR.urwsr' Aft 1 - . . , far CASH. Oaly.. I. PBBSIOT. anna Stock ef BATES. PRESENTS assortment of FURS I HATS nor30 AND CAPS, 'ETO. JEWELRY. 3J 'All Scr li; LES0UHE11I, NO. 59 HIGH STREET, (AMEOS BLOCK,) Have just received a large stock of JEWECRY, SILVER - WARE, . Eto. Also, a fine aaortmeikt pt -,..- American Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hatches for the ': HOLIDAYS. dec dim " :. B ALL, BLACK Sc. CO., 963 aad 567 Braaaway, New Tarh, Offer for the , . HOLIDAYS the most complete and best selected assortment of the following Goods to be found in the oity: Diaaaaaa aad Gald Jewelry, Watches forliaUea aad OeatleaaeBi Sterlias; Silrer Table Wares, Braazcs, Antique and Modern; ' Karate aad Braaae Clacksf -' marble Stataaryi FANCY GOODS QKHKRALLV. rfJrylS-dly MTLLrtTERY, QEEAT FOE THE 3 ust received at 1 A. E. DAVIS', No. 61 South High Street, The largest stock of MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS, Trimmed Hats, Ribbons, Silks, LaeM, ''Feathers, Flowers, Velvets, etc, etc., to ha feand in the city. . dot30 CONFECTIONERY. A.B. BTSVEMBCre, C. F. QLOCK, AKTONK BUHL. STEVENSOH, 6L0CK& 00. (Successors te L. Lindemaa A Co.,) CONFECTIONERS, And Dealers in Foreign, and Domestic Fruits. Nuts, &o. ' Oysters, Fish, and Gams of all Unas Nos. 65 and 67 South Hlfh street, (AHBOS BUTLDUfG,) ' ' coLrjMBirs, . Weddings, Private Parties, e ai bams er abroad, supplied at short notice. ' Amoos Hall, one of the nnest halls fn the for Danoing or social parties, ia connacted with our Honse. seps-dly REDUCTON OF PRICES HOLIDAYS!

- i it mmmrn u ..in m ' 11 ' "" 1 1 1 1 I 77- ' I ates op, AittEirrisma DAILY STATESMAN. BATFS VOB OKB SQUARE, 8 LUTES KOXTABEB. Onetime (1 00 I One month 3 Mf Two times...... 1 sal Twe SMatba 15 00 Three times...... . 4 001 Three months 90 b One week ... 3 OS I Six sum tlx 30 00 Two weeks 5 06 1 One year SO 0 Local notices 80- cents pee Bas flnt, aad IS cents for each aniHrlanai Usertaon.. , VIEKI.T STATESAAJT tFFICE, Ha. 74 Kerta High Street. Mrr.toaufl.Mr I wkry.... 00 One time.......... Two times ........ Three times One month........ ft SO I Two months.... .7 I yw-..... ..-. OS I . ia- 1b nMr nn. I ..SO 00 VOL. XL COLUMBUS. OHIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1871. NO. 303. 9 90 1 Three moe ths i 1 KatUa'ocriber Iitvuut la ad- sa 4 00 BixBtanabs U One year 5 -tj.C Cliyj J,"- . . v .J0 s kx s j -1 , X- ! Iprt Basra. r t ' , . ! . -. . ; ; - '. : " ' I 1 "- " , , . : ! .: . , '! -1 -no - Ova-of taa carious fas tare of the sur- roan4iflgs, oX Ihe bedgida of the Prince I tht their caase in that State baa gath-f Wale daring his rsoent critical ill. lered etretutth aitwstbey placed Governor neaa' wi the, presence ' f the English Home Secretary. This effioial wh present at Saodricghaaa in, strictly basins an rofeaaiopal Capacity.," Sympathy, a far a fhe official was concerned, was I out of the question In thV case of the! Home Secretary on tharmelaaeholy oqn casion. It is a sxaidiUea of royalty that one can neither die a or be bora withoot an offiear'of state to look on. " Th Home Seoretary was, therefore, the skeleton ot the, hoaeeholl at Sandrlngbaa . the physioat isvesnatioa of that thirteenth guest which none desire. Tom MXJihax got hi acquittal on a third trial at Dayton, on Satarday last. tat the ttnrder of MTSJtS, ,at Hamilton, year -or mora ago. Hi ease has ac quired, .some notoriety by Mr. Vaiaah- diqhah losing hi life on the trial at Leb anon. Tox returned- hom to Hamil ton on afenday rood, and a great excitement followed. .Incendiary handbills were circulated, and a meeting held in , the afternoon, at which this resolatton was adopted :. Betolvtd, That- as eommnftity, ws consider that we have a right to demand I man who is regarded almost I that the unanimously a the leader In the start' ling murder committed one year ago in oar midst, should no lonrer remain amongst a; and we, the eitiaen of Hamilton, demand that he shall seek a residence elsewhere. . The same resolutions denounced our Ohio courts as a failure, and much more of the sort foUewed. All of which will have a worse influence on pablicorder than any single murder. It simply put the eommanity, and not one man, in the position of violating the laws, A circular, embodying a call for a meeting of "earnest" Democrats in Pitts burg on the 8th of Jannary ha been is sued from Philadelphia, bearing the signatures of RiCHiitD Yacx, William H. Whitk, Josxph Bix, M. B. Lionard, John M. Hutchxhsox and others. The circular assumes that the Democratic "party of Pennsylvania, "in its present condition, demands unselfish and earnest and united effott to make it harmonious and powerful and successful.'' It alludes to the fsct that Democratic voters have 1 st confidence in the managers of the party, and suggests that the remedy for this is in the hands of the party, and i.windanp: If yon agree in these views, ar; filling to aid in reaffirming the foundation principles of the Democracy, and reasserting the cardinal doctrines and Securing the proper means to re-es tablish the Democratic party on the basis on which it rested when it was vic torious, yon are earnestly requested to meet, for deliberation, some Democrats of like views, at Pittsburg, on the anni versary of Jackson's victory, Jannary. 8, 1S72." ' " ' "The as is one opinion certainly erroneous, which seems to prevail among: the friends of all the candidates; and that is, that Hon. John Sherman has some mysterious SDd inexplicable precedence in the rase, some claim essentially superior to that f any other candidate." 'Ciacis- natx uazeue Not so " mysterious after all, when th combined influence of the whisky ring, the national bank ring, the tariff ring, and the office-holding ring are con centra ted. . One of the best informed and most etndion politicians of Ohio said to ns the other day : " Talk of tbe Senatorship as yon please, bat John Shkhman, on an horn's notice by telegraph to the money centen, can obtain from the money lorda of New York, Philadelphia and Wssh ington a deposit by telegraph, to hi credit in the Columbus banks, of one hnndred thousand dollars, or as mnch more as may be necessary to control any Republican caucus, or buy np a corrupt Democrat, if he can lay his hands on such cattle. That's what's the matter." And herein lie the secret of the " mysterious precedence" of Mr. Shebmak in th race. THI Ha?!fATtaHlP. The Gazelle, of Cincinnati, prints a communication warmly nrging Staslbt Mattttiws for the United States Senate, bnt throws cold wateron the suggestion. We qaote from Mr. Matthews' friend : ' "The ablest statesmen are those who have the. most profound conception of . the law. .1 think I am but reflecting the opinioo of the majority of the lawyers of the State when I say that Mr. Matthews stand, if not at the head, at least among a corporal's guard in the front rank of " the Ohio bar. Can this be said, could it ever have been said, of Mr. Sherman t He was in the whirlpool of politic when he should have been at his books and in the court house, if he aspired to the pro- ' fessional companionship of snch men as Stanbery, and Ranney, and Hsnter, and " Matthews. Stanley Matthews hat been there daring long years of faithful, earnest, honest study, and is ripe with the varied learning, accomplishments and experience essential to the higher walks of the law, and to the paths of true statesmanship.''All this time John Shcrmast was "learning tricks," until now he is one of ' the ' most skillful intriguers in the Union. He is everything by turns but nothing long, yet he covers his tracks with skill, and thus maintains a certain degree of consistency. The Gazette, however, advises a course which may even have the tendency to ' eurb 8HKnMAN's flight for a third term. It says: .-The secret eaneus system need not, anoV sboald rot, be resorted to. Let " the Republican members meet together opeulf and by a nr rc vote express tbeir preferences. The majority may decide, or a rule may be adopted requiring a two-thirds vote to nominate. The members, when they come together, would be competent to decide the question. But, pray, how weuld that work when . Shkrman has promised the aame office to ' two different men, or one member has sold himself to two or three different aspirants? The project is clearly imprae tieabl. mi libebals m)vira. -4 The address which the Central Com mittee, "of the Liberal Republican of Missouri have issued to their friend in ; that State is a very significant publication. The committee declare that they bav4nly been waiting for th proper time to arrive for them to speak ont and . independent Republican, not in 1 Missouri only, but throughout the Union, Brown la the sxeoative chair, and that the. correspondence of the committee with large numbers of prominent Republican kx many State how that the prinoiples on -which they triumphed last year hays already diffused themselves among the masses of the Eepnblican party in every I part of -the country, I Perhaps the most pregnant portion of fthia aaanifesto la the fact that it eontem- plate the formation ot a national organ isation of liberal Republicans to take part in the approaching Presidential con test, and indeed a leading part therein if General Gsxirf shall be a candidate.'; On this point the address say : ; rr 'Missouri baa marked ont the way. To Missouri belongs the initiative. In this State the liberal policy has been- tried. The nation has seen the peace, order, the pore, non-partisan, healthy government, tbe revival of friendly feeling, and wonderful proerese in enterprise, corflnwrce and industry, which have been its fruits. If, with such ample justification, we are not prompt to invite liberal itepuDiicans of other State to achieve a national victory, we shall neither da honor to our selves nor justice to them." In furtherance of this design, and with the purpose of taking the initial step in that direction, the Committee call a Convention of the Liberal Repub licans of Missouri, to meet at Jefferson City en the 24th of January next, in or der to carry forward their principles to their logical results in the Presidential campaign of 1872. The address is signed by the Commit tee, and is indorsed by Governor Brown, Lieutenant Governor Chavsxly, the Sec retary, .of State, the Attorney General, and more than thirty Republican Sena tors and Representatives in the Legisla ture. e)V. PAL.HER INDORSED. The following resolution, offered a few day since in the lower branch of the Illinois Legislature, by Mr. Kokrxxr, the well known Republican German of St. Clair, shows that the seed planted by Governor Paucka has taken root, and bids fair to bring forth appropriate fruit : Whereas Lieutenant General Sheridan, of the United States army, on the 29th of Ootober, A. D. 1871, upon the request of certain highly respectable citizens of the city of Chicago, in this State, applied for United States troops to assist the po lice force oi Chicago ; ana Whereas General sneridan, united States army, did order such troops to aid city, in conformity with said application, and the President of the United States sanctioned such order, i Be it reeolced, etc., That while we do not Question the motives of either of said officers, nor of the President, in making such disposition of ssid United States troops, we deem said assistance to said police force, which was bo called for by the properly constituted autboritiea of the State of Illinois, when the presence of such troops at a previous time had beeen deprecated by the Executive of tbe State, and while said city was under the complete protection of the laws of the State, as forming a dangerous precedent; and that we do cordially approve tne temperate, dignified, and firm aotion ci Governor Palmar, in protesting, as he has done, in his communication to the President, dated November 20, A. D. 1871, against sending those troops and against I their presence in said city, tor tne purpose of exercising; or assisting to exercise police powers in said oity. 2. That unless the said United States troops are considered, by the authorties of the United States as necessary for the protection of the United States property in tbe citv of Chicago, and are to be kept i there for that purpose alone, we deem it the duty of the Governor to request the proper department of the United States to have said troops withdrawn, so as to restore full harmony - between the respective authorities of the United States and this State. After quite a lively debate, ths resolu tion were referred to the committee which ha in charge the Governor's message. The following offered by Mr. La (Democrat), of Peoria, was disposed of in a similar manner. J Resolved hg ike Sbuee of Kepreetative$ (the Senate concurring herein), That assumption of military rule in Chicago by the United States Government, after the late conflagration in that oity, was an an warras table innovation npon tbe rigrhta and liberties of this State, and that we firmly protest against any further violation of the civil powers of the State by the General Government in times of peace, and eall npon the uovernor to promptly resent all suoh aggressions in the future. . As fsr as can now be ascertained (says the St. Louis Republican), the committee likely to sustain Governor Palmer throughout, and in so doing will admin ister to President Grant and General Sheridan a sharp and well-deserved re buke. We- are particularly glad to see that those who thus manifest a determi nation to vindicate the violated rights of the State are not all members of the same political organisation, and that Republicans as well as Democrats ready to support an Execu tive who is not ashamed or afraid to discharge hi duty nnder the most embarrassing circumstances. It will be emi nently appropriate, too, if the Legislature of Illinois, the Empire State of the West, from which President Grant was elevated to his present high position, shall take such action in .this case as its im portance demands, thereby setting an ex ample which may be followed by others. and at last put an end to a specie of usurpation wnicn now threatens to compromise, if not utterly destroy, the liberties of the people. ARKANSAS. Ivi Mnrdersia Arkaasas The Lake Tillage Affair. - Lnru Kocz, Deeenibei S6, 1871. Rev. W. C. Wallace was shot and killed at Atlanta, Colnmbia county, on the 20th, by a man named Spelman. The latter was drank and nsed some insult iog language to the family of Mr. Wal lace, when the latter reproved him, and Spelman shot and killed him. Spelman made his escape. A few days ago, in iatayette county, a man named Bicham, while resisting the Sheriff, was shot and killed. Conway uarnour, colored assessor of Chicot county, arrived bere to-day. He was at Lake Village when Wynne and the three parties charged with killing him were shot, aad left there on J? rid ay He aays everything was qniet when he left. Maw excesses nave been committed and the officers of th law havs complete control of affairs. Tbe Governor has not yet been heard from ; his Adjutant Gen era! will wait foe a report from him before taking any action. NEW YORK. meeting of (he Bar Assecialteat Cm itlie New Citv Charier- Alter- aamsiie Christmas The Iladsea Klv. er Faineral , Ohseeaies Srie D Borgias -Kxtrav4iaarr CaaeeOCea- scieaee. " ' '. ' " ' " j Hi w York, December, S6. 1871, . TBS BAR. ASSOCIATION.! A committee -of the Bar Association has recently had several meetings to eon sister the extortion of rings in the Sher iff's, County Clerk's and Registers offices, and it is said that the evidence collected is damning . in ' its nature te certain Judges. Reports of these matters will soon be presented to the Legislature, but at present it is deemed politio to keep the facta from the public It is further said that among the things which have been considered is the action of Judge Barnard in bailing Tweed in five thousand dollars nnder the criminal chances, and which competent authority has declared to be in contravention oi law. NEW city CHARTKR. There is little probability that the draft ef a citv charter presented by the Committee of Seventy will be adopted Many of its provisions are thought to be lmpraoticaoie. oeverai issuing puuti-oiansreirard as very unwise the require ment which directs an annual election for the office of Mayor. Various other Jfoi 1P1 ans will be brought before tbe Legis lature in January. ALDERMAKIC. The new Board of Aldermen consists of eiuht Democrats and seven Republicans. The Assistant Aldermen will consist of thirteen Democrats and eight Republicans. As the new members can not ob tain their seats, the Legislature will be asked immediately on its assemblage to decide between the rival boards. CHRISTMAS. Christmas was observed everywhere in the city and Brooklyn. The weather was verv pleasant, and crowds thronged tbe streets throughout the day. bteamers and sailing: vessels in the harbor were deoorated with flags of all nations. TUK HUDSON RIVER. The Hudson River is again open to navigation most of it leneth. All the ferries have resumed their trips. There is a eorere near Newbtmr, but it cannot last more than a few hours. There is floating ice below Newburg, but causes little or no impediment to navigation. EXTRAORDINARY CASK OF -CONSCIENCE. There was an extraordinary scene in the Court of Oyer and Terminer to-day. Edward Mahony and George Williamson voluntarily confessed to a robbery for which two other men nad neen convict ed. They were remanded for investigation. FUNERAL OBSEQUIES. The funeral services of Sidney E. Morse, at Fourth Auenue Presbyterian Church, was largely attended. Professor Morse is the only snrvivor ot four brotn- ers present. Among the paii-Dearers were Win. C. Bryant and Dr. J. S. Prime. The remains were interred at Green wood. ERIK DISGORGING. The Erie Company has transferred, in the presence of Master in Rqnsty White, thirty-two thousand shares to Heath and Raphael. It is expected the balance of the sixty thousand shares wrongfully coverted by Erie officials will be delivered this week. . FEMALE SMUGGLER. It is now announced that the female companion of Professor Lnbin, whose arrival is anticipated by the detectives, did bring with her a quantity of smuggled goods. Twenty hve thousand dollars' worth of silk laces wore taken from her, and are now in the possession of the deputy Surveyor. MISCELLANEOUS. Ex Controller Connolly was visited by several of his friends yesterday, at the Lndlow street jail. He appears to be in good spirits. In Brooklyn, yesterday, a man named Charles Johnson, said to be a prominent politician, fatally shot a young man named Robert Henry. An examination of the sureties on Tweed's bail commenced before Judge Cardozo, of the So pro tile Court, this morning. Each surety is put through a very severe examination as to his property. The case will probably last a long time. Judge Cardozo to day appointed Jadge Davies referee, to take testimony in reference to the Broadway widening. It is rumored that one of Connolly's bondsmen (or a large portion of the half million has signified his intention to withdraw. It is probable Connolly will pass New Year's in jail. Henry L. Houqnet received three thousand dollars from the people of France as a Christmas gift for the Chicago sufferers, of which Mayor Medill has been duly notified. WASHINGTON. Beatwell and tbe Syadicate A II age Jab JHeaey dae the Oeveraaseat by Calambia A Beaatiral Pair Beve. aae matters The Tichberne Case. Washington, Deoember 97, 1871. A BEAUTIFUL. PAIR. C. C. Bowen, of South Carolina, is here, looking after his contested election case, which will be taken np by the Committee on Eleotion, directly after the holidays. All his papers are before the committee, but those of De Large are not, the attorney of the latter declining to file them because De Large would not pay the expenses attending the taking of testimony, amounting to sixteen hundred dollars. This attorney says De Large has no pros pect whatever for the retention of the seat now held by him, but that Bowen was clearly elected by the people of the Congressional distriot. THS TICHBORKK CASE. A communication has been received at the Treasury Department from the con a sel for the defendant in the celebrated Tichborne case, in which the Secretary is asxea to mrmou mm iu tne information in his possession concerning the whereabouts, in certain months in 1854. of all registered vessels of the United States bearing the name of Osprey. It will be recollected that in the evidence in this case it has been shown that the contestant for the Tichborne estates was a passenger in an English vessel named Bella, wnicn xoonaered on iiio. on ths South American coast, and that he picked np, among others, by the captain of an American vessel named the Osprey. MONEY DUK THB GOVERNMENT. There is due this Government bv that ot Colombia one Hundred and seven thousand dollars, being the balance of the awards under the Conventions of 1 857 and 1864. No payment has been made since 1863. The Colombian Minister here wants an eit jnsion of t:me of four years, m uis uvvatuuioai is oauarupb. BOUTWELL AND THB SYNDICATE. a xieraia leiier irom this city says mat parties wno profess to speak advisedly of treasury matters sav that Sec retary Boutwell is preparing a defense jf bis course in tne syndicate job. A HUGE JOB. The memorial of the Georgia Legislature, which has been presented to Con gress, ask an appropriation of ten mil lions to construct a canal to contact the Mississippi with tbe Atlantic. The rent proposed is through Georgia. - REVENUE MATTERS. . The Commissioner of Internal Revenue, in a communication to the Secretary of the Treasury, say he is of opinion that the amount of taxes naid or payable np on dividends, interest and undivided nroflts of eoi-norations for the last five months of the calendar year 1370, is not far from twenty-seven million.; Solicitor bristowV : . Solicitor General Briatow' resignation was not, a ha been stated, accepted by the President, but to-day he received a induced him to withdraw it. He left for Kentucky this evening, and will return tne nrsc oi jannary. ' , ; . THE 8HILOH DRUMMER. John L. Clew, the drummer boy of Shiloh, called at the White House this moraine to tender his thanks to th President for his appointment to a I ond lieutenantcy in the 24th infantry. WEATHER PROBABILITIES- ' The area of cold, clearing; weather. with northerly winds, will probably move eastward on Wednesday over tne lakes, and extend southward to Tonnenass.. in area of olondy and threatening weather will pass northeastward over th Middle nind Eastern State, possibly witn iignt snow or rain to-night. Partially cloudy and mild weather on Wednesday in the Golf and Sontb. Atlantic States, with rain in Alabama and Louisiana.-- ea- gerous winds are not anticipated for this evening RAILROAD ACCIDENT. FrightTal AccMeal the Barliag lea, Cedar Kapids and IUbbsmis Railroad Three new Killed aad Several others Iajared. Cihcaoo, December 96, 1871. A letter from Cedar Rapid, Iowa, dated yesterday, say that as the St. Paul express on the Burlington, Cedar Rapid and Minnesota railroad, about 7 o'clock Saturday evening, was crossing the Shell Rock river, near the town of Rock- ford, in the northern part of the State, the bridge gave way, precipitating into the stream two locomotives, with their tenders, and also a baggage and caboose car, a distance of twenty-seven feet, The engineer of the first locomotive, E. L. Judd, was instantly killed by being buried beneath his engine, while the fireman escaped unharmed. The engineer of the second locomotive. on the other hand, escaped, while his fireman. Robert Rolstan, was killed. The brakeman at bis post between th bag gage and passenger coach, J. W. Bartlett, was also killed. The baa-gageman and a section hand had their legs broken. A. Towne had three of his rib frastured, while a few others were variously bruised. Fortunately, the passenger coach was stopped just in time to prevent its plung ing with tne rest, thus saving tne in mate. - Mr. Towne, with his broken bones, picked up the baggage-master and drew him to the upper end ot the ear, which tood on a steeply inclined plane, where he was taken out of the window by the conductor. Mr. Towne then sank him self from exhaustion, and was rescued by some one crawling in after him. Br tbe greatest exertions on tbe part of J. B. Loomis and E B. Sill, the two conductors of the train, it was saved from fire by the rubbing on of snow. after it was several time ablaze, al though they both froze their hands in do ing so. Had it burned with the wounded inside, tbe result would have been hor-1 riuie indeed. The bridge was a Howe truss. The two engines were on the train on account of heavy drifts of snow. It is feared the bridge bad been tampered with by some evil disposed persons. ALEXIS. Cerrespendeace Betweea the Slayar f Chicaga aad the Graad Bake Chleaga Still Advertiaiag her Baias. . CmcAOS, Deeembar 9S, 1871. The following correspondence has pass ed betweea the Mayor of this city and the Grand Duke Alexis. To His Imperial Highness, tbe Grand Duke Alexia. Allow me the honor of extending to your Imperial Highness and suite a cordial invitation to visit Chicago during your American tour. I am obliged to apologize in advance for the inadequate reception we shall be able to give yonr Imperial Highness. We have little to exhibit but the ruins and debris of a great and beautiful oity, and an undaunted people struggling with adversity to retrieve their overwhelming misfortunes; but as the son and representative of our natural friend, the Emperor of Russia, you will be warmly welcomed in Chicago as in all America. I hereby tender your Imperial High ness tbe freedom of the city during the period yon may be pleased to honor it with your presence. i nave tne Honor to be, your ob t servant, Signed) Joseph Mbpill, Mayor of Chicago. Toroito, December 81, 1871. Sir: His Imperial Highness, the Grand Duke Alexis, ha instructed me to express his thanks for the kind feeling you entertain towards his Majesty the Emperor, as well as for your cordial invitation to visit the city of Chicago, which he has great pleasure in accepting. Bins imperial Highness regrets extremely the great misfortune which has befallen your city, but he has been glad to hear that the energy of the men of Chicago is rapidly removing all traces of the disaster. I have the honor to be. sir. yonr most obedient servant. (Signed) Robsisl. EUROPE. BeiafareeaaeaM far Caba Political Maveaieata ia the Preach Asaaaably Speech by 01. Thiers Treable Betweea the Cerassas aad Preach. SPAIV. Madrid, December 23. The meeting of the Cortes has been postponed nntil the 20th of January. Admiral Topete, Minister of Colonies, has announced his intention of making reforms in the volunteer organizations in Havana. Reinforcements continue to go forward to aid in the suppression of the insurrection. PBAffCK. Paris. Deoember 25. Member of the Right Center in the National Assembly having made overtures to the Legitimists or a ooalition, the latter in reply say they will usually coalesce, but at tbe same time will reserve their independ ence. They also announce their disap proval of the Orlsaniata Princes as leader. Thiers delivered a powerful speech ia the National Assembly to-day, in opposition to levying an income tax. The Germans have seized prominent citizens of the town of Revin, in the department of the Ardennee, because of a quarrel between the Bavarian troops quartered there and the French people. It is announced that the German are making a census of th private fortnnes of th wealthier citizens of th invaded department. Tl'BKIY. London, December 25. The Sublime Port, backed by Russia and Austria, is sharply pressing the Government of the Uanubiaa principalities lor a settlement of its railway obligations. . MRS. WHARTON. Caataaaatiaa af th Trial ett tin Whartaa Kxaaalaatlaa t C. 9, Teacy, Aaalytieal Cheasiat. AimArous, Deoember 961871. The Wharton trial was resumed to day C. P. Toncy, analytical chemist, was called to the stand, and proceeded to detail the result of several experiments made by him in hi analysis of the liver of General Ketohum, made since Wednesday last. Each indicated antimony. The final prooesa resulted in hi obtaining from that Dortion of the solution nsed in the experiment six-tenths of a grain of metallic antimony. Judging by this test and the result, witness gave it as his opinion that the liver or the contents of tbe large jar Handed bim by Dr. Williams contained from one-half to three- foarth of a grain of antimony. TBLKSBAMS Iff BRIEF. Jacob Barker, of Philadelphia, a broker well-known in finanoial circle through out the United State, died yesterday, aged ninety-three. The Soldiers' Home, at Kingston, Indi ana, was burned Monday morning. The inmate will be transferred to the Day ton eoldisrs Home. Two children, a boy and a girl, named Myers, were run over in Terre Haute, Indiana, Monday evening, by a runaway team. The girl was instantly killed and the boy badly injured. Th Grand Duke Alexia ha presented Parepa-ltosa witn a valuable bracelet, which be bad bronght from itussia, as token of the pleasure he enjoyed at the opera on Christmas, at Buffalo. A young man named Wm. Schuster was killed on Monday, near tbe union depot, in Cleveland, by a locomotive. He slipped and fell on the track, and the locomotive passed over mm. James W. Kennedy, a stock broker of Pittsburg, sbot himself on Monday, in hi office. He had been unsuccessful in stock speculations, whioh is supposed to have unsettled hi mind. His affairs were found to be not badly involved William A. Glover, who was tried in August last, charged with being accessory before the fact to the Boy Is ton Bank robbery, was taken before the Court yes terday, at Boston, and had his bail re duced from $50,000 $5,000, whioh he will probably prooure. The Cosmopolitan well, at Sornb Grass, in the oil regions of Pennsylvania, took fire yesterday morning by the explosion of gas, while drilling, severely burning six men, including one of the owners, Mr, Botsford. The derrick was entirely de stroyed, bnt the hre was extinguished. A Memphis speoial says that the latest news faom Chicot county. Arkansas. states that the negroes have disbanded, and all bnt tally returned to their homes. The fifty mentioned have placed themselves under the sheriff. No fears are entertained ai to retaliation by the whites The employes of the Chicago Journal office yesterday presented to Mr. Wilson, proprietor, as a token of their esteem, the first copy of the Chicago Evenino Journal printed after the great fire. It is contained in a rich and massive frame of gold and silver. A flow of soul, moist ened, followed. A positive denial is given to the report that the Spanish man-of-war Vasoo de Nurez fired a blank cartridge at the steamer Florida when she was leaving St Thomas. The Conttancia newspaper, of Havana, says that orders had previ ously been issued to vessels of the Spanish squadron to cease annoying the Florida, and to retire from the vicinity. The Grand Dnke Alexis arrived at Cleveland last night. He was received at the depot by the Mayor and a com mittee ol citizens. He was serenaded last night. To-day he will be driven abont tbe city and to Newburg, where te wiU visit tbe iron mills and other manufactories. On his return he will review the fire department, and then visit the National Inventor's Exposition. The Duke will remain iu Cleveland nntil Thursday. at Cambridge, Ohio, Saturday night, three ree brothers Georce, Thomas, and Mil ton McManaway made an attachvmpon parties in the bouse of John u. Williams. Stone were thrown through the win dows and a pistol shot through the door. The fire wss returned by the men inside tbe house, and Milton McManaway was shot through the heart and instantly killed. . The McManaways were desperate men, and pnblie sentiment is favorable to the men who did the killing. At Florence, Kentucky, near Coving ton, Sunday night, the negro population had a Christmas tree at their ohurch. Among the visitors was a white man, Henry Snyder, who, being intoxicated, was disorderly, and took unwarrantable liberties with the females. Peter Aylor, one of the negroes, remonstrated with him. Snyder drew a pistol and shot him in the head, inflicting a wound which will probably prove fatal. He hen shot three others, two of whom were seriously wounded. PUBLIC SPBAKINO. BY HENRY WARD BBKCHKR. Some one writes to us that he is study ing at a law school ; that, besides a knowledge of law, he ia desirous of at taining the art of oratory, and he asks that we will give him such advice as our expeiience may suggest. We can hardly hope to be of much ser vice to the inquirer. We do not know bis temperament, hi disposition, his attainments, his habits, all of Trhieh would modify any instructions likely to be of benefit. It is personal and peculiar advice that each man needs, and that must be given by some one who knows the ciroumstanoes of the applicant. Some general bints, applicable to all young aspirants for public speaking, may answer a good end. 1. The earlier one begins to practice public speaking tbe better. For although tbe gift, in point of fact, develops late in life, it ia only in the case of those who have a strong, thongh, it may be, dor mant talent lor it. Ho man bas learned any art nntil he can practice it spontaneously, without conscious volition. If this prove true in music in drawine-. in the dance, or graceful posturing, it is even more apparent in oratory. Parents and teachers shonld enoourage children to narrate, to converse for story telling and fluent conversation are essentially of tbe same nature as oratory. 2. The habit of thinking on one'i feet is invaluable. Great orations may be nre- parea witn eiaooratiou ana study, not alone in their substance, but in lorm Such we know to have been the prepara- . : v. : u . uon ui gnuuus wumu vuuunue to be read trom age to age. But for the purpose of American life. one must be qualified to speak without laborious preparation of language, and this can only be done when one can command his thoughts in the face of an audience. The faculty of doing this is greatly helped by early and persistent practice. Aspirants for oratorical hon ors, without neglecting the severe preparations of the study for speoial occa sions, should lose no opportunity to speak on-hand. One should not be down cast at failures. They are often far bet ter for the student than saooecses. He who goes to school to his mistakes goes to a good schoolmaster, and will not be likely to become either idle or conceited. 3. Publio speaking means business, tx ongnt to. Although there is a great deal of fanoy talking, after-dinner speeches, complimentary speeches, and religions exhortations, all of which are meant to fill np time, yet publio speaking, in its nobler aspect, is an attempt to gain some definite and important; end by the use of reasons and- persuasions. . VV ben a man seeks his neighbor for a business conver sation, he know just what he wants, and he settle with himself by what method he will get it. This ia the very genius of a good preparation for a speech to know aenniteiy wfiat you wish to gain of an audience, and the means by which you propose to secure it. All true oratory is practically psychology.-4. A man may speak deliberately' or eren slowly, bnt no man can succeed who speaks hesitatingly who goes back on a sentence and begins again. Suoh a speech is like a shying horse or a balking mnle. At all hazards the young speaker must learn to push on to keep a current moving from beginning to end of hie address. If yon drop a stitch, don't stop to take it np. If yon stumble on a word, let it go. Don't go back to it Keep right on. no matter what happens, to the end. Mo mentum is of more value than verbal ac curacy. Of course, the best speech is that which is full of good substance, expressed by the best language, ana nuenny uttered. But while one is learning, be should never let himself be tripped up by a word, or the want of one. Jump the gap; run over the mistake. Keep right on. It will be time enough the next endeavor to profit by the experience of the mistake. 5. If one is slow of thought,; dull of feeling, very cautious and secretive in nature, without the talent combatlve-ness, which tends to proieot one's mind npon another's, or if one be excessively sensitive, so that a mistake gashes like a lancet, it is not likely that he will succeed as a publioe speaker. Xtw York Ledger. THI PASSIONS. Seme Nates far Those Who "Receive" aa New Year's Day. saw year's reception dressks. Full dress ia now generally adopted by ladies when receiving New Year's calls. This is not ball-room full dress of gossamer fabrics, with low corsage and mere atoms of sleeves, but the more stately toilet of dinners and receptions, such as rich silks and satins, made with half long antique sleeves, and the pointed surplice necks that covers the shoulders, and slope low'in front and back alike. Among the prettiest dresses prepared for the "glad New Year" is one of pale rose silk. The skirt is a slight train, with the edge out iu petal points ; the over dress is a Marguerite nolonaise with pointed surplice neck, and bosom drapery of white tulle folds and point lace ; the polonaise is very bouffant, and is draped behind by roses and leafy sprays, instead of the usual bows. Diamonds, powdered hair, and pink ostrich tip worn toward the left of the head complete the toilet. A dress also made With a Dolonaise ia of light blue silk, draped by tea roses and buds. The dress of a stylish matron is of tnignonnette green faille, with rnfflod nounees, narrow in front, bnt extending almost to tbe waist behind: the npner skirt is in the new shape, with long apron irons ana snort dsck, liKe a postilion. Fringe and rn files trim this skirt and the corsage, unite young girls wear simple and inexpensive silks of a pale solid color, with Watteau bows of black velvet hanging from the baek of the neck, while bows witbont ends are on the bosom. elbows and sides of the upper skirt. Tulle necklaces stndded with flowers, with lockets .'or cross pendants, are tied belling, with ends hanging; narrow black velvet necklaces nave also long ends. young girls sometimes contriving to put eight yards of velvet in loops aud streamers of a single neck?a?e. A feather tip of ostrich on. an aierette of the white heron is the most fashionable head-dress. These are mounted almost on top of the head, and few droop ing ornaments, eitner ot leathers, flower sprays or curls, arc worn. Sometimes two or three roses are arranged to surmount the chignon of puffs, twists and braids, forming a heading for a comb. The natural contour of the head is now. plainly shown, as very little false hair is" worn. NBW YEAR'S CARDS, TABLES, KTC. Illuminated cards, inscribed with ap propriate mottoes and a "A happy New Year," accompany the sifts offered on New Year's Day. Ladies who have a large circle of acquaintances expeot callers by lOVclock, and are in the parlor ready "to receive." The drawing room windows are opened, iardinieres and Christmas wreaths appear between tne curtains, and a luncn 01 delicate viands, salads, boned turkey, oysters, tongue, ham, rich cakes, fruit, French rolls, coffee, orgeat, etc., is spead on a bible near, either in the drawing room or in a room adjacent. Gentlemen have dropped the fashion of having "A happy Mew rear" eneraved on tbe cards tnev leave on this day, and now use their or dinary visiting cards, leaving one in tne card receiver at each honse, that the hostess may number up the guests of the day. AFTER DINNER. A Sceae at the Arliaatoa ia which Grant aad Fish Figare. Correspondence of ths N. T. Sun. J Washington-, December 20. About five o'clock last eveniDg the loungers in the main hall of the Arlington House were astonished to see the door of the elevator open and President Grant and Don Hamilton Fish step out of it arm in m. The President's face was as red as boiled lobster, and the Secretary of State wore an expression like that of an owl which is suddenly bronght into the full glare ot the daylight. It immediately entered into the minds of those who were in the hall at the time that the Presi dent and Secretary had been enjoying themselves pretty freely in one of the rooms np stairs. Tne two paid no attention to anybody. but marched solemnly, and with stately t:ead, through the hall to the street door, where they stopped, and Grant went through some motions with his hands, which were undistingnishable in the darkness. At tbe same moment Mr. Fish tripped hurriedly back to the clerk's desk, and fumbled in the match-safe nntil he had secured balf a dozen matohes. With these in his hands, and his face beaming all over with maudlin smiles, be skipped to the door again, scratching a match against the jamb, and held it obsequiously nntil Grant had lighted a cigar, whioh he had in his mouth. The two then locked arms once more, and meandered into the darkness. This little inoident was observed by more than a dozen witnesses, and has created a great deal of talk this morniug in certain oircles. Q LOEWENSTEIN, ATTORNEY T LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC OFFICE 2ia SOUTH HIGH STREET, (Wenger's Block, next door toSiebert'sGan Shop) decH dim Calaatbas, Ohio. BOOTS 'AND . SHOES. . PRESTOISPS CITY SHOE STORE No. 113 South High Old Caadale Baase Vi v - 19 now op". mi has a eomplete assortment of 't i'J!-:'- BOOTS, SHOES, BALMORALS. GAITERS,' SLEPPEUS, Etc., G-EJN T. SV L A B BOYS,' ATrtv phi . 1 ' 'it.,.. m tie Best Manufacturers, such as Burt, Joyce & Stepsons, jr. H. P. Byrnes, BerS olds Bros., tV illiam Owens, Gray Bros, C. P. Keed ft Co., J. W. Hatch & Son, Driver Bros., Bonhar Co., Desenamps It Delaney, and many others. The goods from the above manufacturer sneak for themselves. Our raoda are of the ; .r . . ... BEST '-STOCK' ATfo MAKE IN THE COUNTRY. We Sell Lew dec7-d MERCHANT TAILOR. - NO. 17 SOUTH HIGH STREET, : MERCHANT TAILOR. Has on hand French," English, and. Domestic Cloths and Cassimeres, Whioh he can make np THAN XTSTJA.1-1. fdecM-d3m HOLIDAY -AT- Rudisill's Hat Emporium, 79 SOUTH BIG-II STREET. : A large XauaHIKS' HOLIDAY STYLES OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICE.7-rTHE -MEMBERS of JTIOA LODGE No. 474. 1. O. O. F are respectfully requirted ' to attend '. X.odge this WEDNESDAY evening, December -37, for the election of offioera and other important business. . HEXKY C. LONNIS, doc27-llt , . . Recording Secretary. SHERIFFS .AND MASTER COMMISSIONER'S SALE. John Miller vs. Henry H. Fitch et al. Court of Common Pleas or Franklin eonntv. Ohio. In pursuance of an order of sale from said Court to ma directed, 1 will oixer lor sale, at puDlio auction, at the door of the co art-house, in the city of Columbus, Ohio, on i Satarday, the 97ta day af Janaary, A. I. 187!, at two o'clock P. IC, the following described real estate, to wit, situated in the county of Franklin. State of Ohio, and in the citv of Co lumbus, bounded and described as follows, to wit, the west hall of lot 20. lony-two (-42) 01 the subui. Tijsion of what is known as the Cectral Reservation, said lot being -situated on the south side of State street, and the second lot from Sixth street. Appraised at $1,733. - SAMTJEt THOMPSON, Sheriff aad Master Commissioner-Mitchell & Watbojt, Atty s. Printer's fees f doe27 td SHERIFF'8 AND" MASTER COMMISSIONER'S SALE John Niswander et aL vs. Mifflin Presbyterian Church.: Court of Common Pleas of Franklin county, State of Ohio. In pursuance of a vendi of sale from said Coort to me directed, I will offer for sale, at pnblib auction, at the door of ths court-house, in the city of Columbas, Ohio, on Satarday, the 3Tth day af Jaanary, A. X. 1T, at two o'clock P. M., the following described real estate, to-wit, situated in franklin county, Ohio, to-wit, being township one (1), quarter township four (4), range seventeen (17), United States military lands, bounded as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of the Miffln Presbyterian Church lot, at a stone: thence east six rods and five and two-thirds links; thence north twelve rods and .t wenty-one links to the section hne in the center of the road; thence west with the section line six poles and. twenty-live and two third Unks; thence south twelve poles and twenty -one links to the beginning, containing one-half acre.-Appraised at $766. SAMTTEL THOMPSON, Sheriff and Master CommsWouer. Geo. L. Comvf.bsb, Att y.. ,. .. t 1 Printer's fees ( . dec27 td Has the Nobbiest Little Thing at bis NEW PLACE, No. 25 East Rich Street, COf.lTaiBG'S, OHIO. "Which I. rise to explain." dsc22-eodly , ! PHOTOGRAPHERS jyjXKSURE &. HARRINGTON, : PHOTOGRAPHERS, NO. -1, JPostoffice Arcade, COLUMBUS, OHIO. Call and- examine their Work, as it can not he excelled in the city. dec5-dlm PLUMBER. NDREW SCHWARZ, Practical Plumber, 182 Sooth High Street. ir r LEAD PIPE , SHEET LEAD BATH" TUBS. "WATEE CLOSETS, Hydrants, Street Washers, and all articles nsed in ths Plumbing business, kept constantly on hand and fitted np in the . . j MOST APPROVED STYLE. wpll-eod6m.TnThSatl Street, Black, Calaastas, Ofcia, I f. j 11 FOB I E SV mt& S !E S 1 VTYR.urwsr' Aft 1 - . . , far CASH. Oaly.. I. PBBSIOT. anna Stock ef BATES. PRESENTS assortment of FURS I HATS nor30 AND CAPS, 'ETO. JEWELRY. 3J 'All Scr li; LES0UHE11I, NO. 59 HIGH STREET, (AMEOS BLOCK,) Have just received a large stock of JEWECRY, SILVER - WARE, . Eto. Also, a fine aaortmeikt pt -,..- American Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hatches for the ': HOLIDAYS. dec dim " :. B ALL, BLACK Sc. CO., 963 aad 567 Braaaway, New Tarh, Offer for the , . HOLIDAYS the most complete and best selected assortment of the following Goods to be found in the oity: Diaaaaaa aad Gald Jewelry, Watches forliaUea aad OeatleaaeBi Sterlias; Silrer Table Wares, Braazcs, Antique and Modern; ' Karate aad Braaae Clacksf -' marble Stataaryi FANCY GOODS QKHKRALLV. rfJrylS-dly MTLLrtTERY, QEEAT FOE THE 3 ust received at 1 A. E. DAVIS', No. 61 South High Street, The largest stock of MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS, Trimmed Hats, Ribbons, Silks, LaeM, ''Feathers, Flowers, Velvets, etc, etc., to ha feand in the city. . dot30 CONFECTIONERY. A.B. BTSVEMBCre, C. F. QLOCK, AKTONK BUHL. STEVENSOH, 6L0CK& 00. (Successors te L. Lindemaa A Co.,) CONFECTIONERS, And Dealers in Foreign, and Domestic Fruits. Nuts, &o. ' Oysters, Fish, and Gams of all Unas Nos. 65 and 67 South Hlfh street, (AHBOS BUTLDUfG,) ' ' coLrjMBirs, . Weddings, Private Parties, e ai bams er abroad, supplied at short notice. ' Amoos Hall, one of the nnest halls fn the for Danoing or social parties, ia connacted with our Honse. seps-dly REDUCTON OF PRICES HOLIDAYS!